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Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank opened its new branch in Falmouth this week, the bank’s second off-Island location and ninth branch overall.
Juli Vanderhoop runs the Orange Peel Bakery, her home business in Aquinnah, and is a busy single mom. And last week she took her place in as the newest member of the Aquinnah board of selectman.
Fewer beach closures are expected this summer due to changes in state regulations governing swimming safety. Under the new rules, water samples will have to show high bacteria counts on two consecutive days before a beach is closed.
The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is down to three guinea pigs for adoption. Sci-fi fans would love these little critters. They all have brilliant red eyes! There are two girls, Lucy and Ethel, and one boy, Robert.
Edgartown police responded to a one-car accident Sunday in which a car struck the corner of a house on Pinehurst Road, police said.
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has received a $14,000 grant from the state for its health assisting vocational program.